Maro Itoje’s future in England plunged into doubt after Saracens ask him to take pay cut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMaro Itoje’s England and Saracens future has been plunged into doubt after it emerged the lock has been asked to take a 50 per cent pay cut by the north London club. Saracens fear the British and...
Cai Evans reflects on dream year ahead of BKT URC battle with former teammates
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s been a very eventful year in the life of Cai Evans as his rugby dreams have come true. The young utility back was a bolter selection in Wales’ World Cup training squad and...
Sale Sharks Announce team vs Falcons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Carpenter returns to the Sharks starting line-up while Ben Curry captains the side and Rob du Preez replaces the rested George Ford at fly-half as Alex Sanderson names a strong team for the round six...
Bristol Bears team to face Bath Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEd Holmes will make his 100th appearance for the club in Friday night’s West Country derby against Bath in round six of the Gallagher Premiership (7.45pm KO, live on TNT Sports). The newest...
Bath Rugby team named for Derby Weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBeno Obano and Will Stuart retain their prop jerseys, with Tom Dunn completing the front row selection. Charlie Ewels remains consistent in the second row, seeing Fergus Lee-Warner also named in...
Dewi Lake Relishing Battle With Welsh Hooking Rivals In The URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving spent a World Cup campaign of highs and lows vying with Elliot Dee and Ryan Elias for the Wales hooking berth, Dewi Lake is now ready to resume battle with his rivals on the BKT URC stage. This...
Mateo Carreras to leave Newcastle Falcons at end of season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons can confirm that Mateo Carreras will leave the club at the end of the season to take up a playing opportunity overseas. The Argentina wing has scored 16 tries in 37 appearances...
A new era for women's rugby begins this weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA new era for women’s rugby kicks off this weekend as the inaugural Allianz Premiership Women's Rugby campaign gets underway. Four matches will get the ball rolling as the...
‘I heard what I heard’ – Tom Curry stands by racism claim against Bongi Mbonambi
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland flanker Tom Curry stands by his accusation that South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi racially abused him in the World Cup semi-final. World Rugby found “insufficient evidence” to back...
Sale win at Bristol as Ford stands out
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland fly-half George Ford was the difference as the playmaking maestro inspired Sale to a 27-13 win over Bristol at Ashton Gate. Sharks secured their fourth win of the...
